Smart Home & IoT

Irvine, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Aurzen has unveiled the ZIP Pro, a tri-fold pocket projector the company calls the world's first Full HD device of its kind, and marked the launch with a display in Times Square ahead of IFA 2026.

The ZIP Pro unfolds to project an 80-inch Full HD screen and is designed for use in settings ranging from hotel rooms and campsite tents to the inside of a Tesla, according to Aurzen.

A compact chassis tackles the brightness problem

Aurzen says fitting Full HD performance into a pocket-sized device required solving a common projector design bottleneck: maximizing brightness without a bulky housing. The company built ZIP Pro on what it describes as a proprietary optical architecture engineered to balance volume, thermal dissipation, and light output within an ultra-compact frame.

Bedford, Mass. – September 07, 2026 -- iRobot has launched the Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, priced at $1,199, alongside a cheaper sibling, the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, both available now at irobot.com and arriving at North American retailers later this month.

A sealing skirt changes how the robot grips carpet

"With SealForce, we're able to seal the chassis against the carpet fibers, so the airflow ... has somewhere to go instead of escaping around the edges," said Adam Pope, iRobot's Vice President and Chief Engineer.

Bedford, Mass. – September 07, 2026 -- iRobot has launched the Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, its most advanced vacuum-mop hybrid yet, priced at £1,099 and available now at irobot.com.

SealForce technology seals against carpet fibers for deeper suction

The robot's headline feature, patented SealForce Vacuuming Technology, lowers a skirt from the chassis to create an airtight seal against carpet fibers, concentrating a 20 L/s tornado-style airflow and 35,000 Pa of suction directly where dirt hides. iRobot says this delivers three times deeper carpet cleaning compared to vacuuming without SealForce. Adam Pope, iRobot's VP and chief engineer, said the sealing mechanism -- not just raw power -- is what pushes cleaning performance to a new level, since it stops airflow from escaping around the edges.

San Diego – September 07, 2026 -- Sony Electronics is launching three new party speakers in its ULT POWER SOUND series -- ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5 -- built with deep bass and DJ-ready features for everything from backyard parties to karaoke nights.

The lineup arrives in September 2026, with the ULT TOWER MAX priced at $1,499.99 USD, the ULT TOWER 7 at $649.99 USD, and the ULT TOWER 5 at $449.99 USD. Canadian pricing runs from $599.99 to $2,099 CAD. All three will be sold at Sony.com, Best Buy, Amazon, and other authorized retailers.

Hip-hop producers helped tune the sound

Sony co-developed the speakers with Grammy-nominated producer Dot Da Genius, drummer and producer Daru Jones, DJ and producer Dready, and audio engineer Dennis "ROC.am" Jones. Their feedback shaped the tuning toward deeper low frequencies, stronger impact, and clearer vocals.

Paris – September 07, 2026 -- Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet, a toothbrush with a built-in camera designed to locate gaps between teeth and clean them with a targeted jet of mouthwash. The company says it is the first brush of its kind to combine camera-guided detection with precision fluid dynamics, and it goes on sale September 1, 2026, priced at 479 euros.

A tiny camera tracks gaps between teeth in real time

A 100,000-pixel macro lens camera scans the mouth during brushing, using a machine-learning system Dyson calls Gap Optical Targeting. The algorithm processes 28 live images per second to detect, track, and predict interdental gaps, then fires a cone-shaped mouthwash jet at the identified spot within 100 milliseconds. Dyson says the system runs on 16 million lines of code and was trained on 470,000 images of teeth.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 14, 2026 – LG Electronics Germany is making an extended warranty program available to buyers of its consumer electronics, offering coverage that begins once both the standard LG manufacturer warranty and the legal statutory warranty period have ended. Customers have up to 60 days from the date of original purchase to sign up, giving buyers a defined window to add protection after already having the product in use. The plan covers a broader range of failure scenarios than most standard warranties, including battery degradation and accidental damage from everyday mishaps. For German consumers who own or are planning to buy a higher-end LG product, understanding the plan's terms and timing is the key first step.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 14, 2026 – Hisense USA has rolled out its 2026 lineup of consumer electronics and home appliances, with a headline push into MiniLED television technology following the brand's showcase at CES 2026. The new range stretches from entry-level value TVs through high-performance gaming displays and a laser projector built specifically for Xbox, with smart refrigerators, kitchen appliances, and air-conditioning products rounding out a broad catalog aimed at US households. Hisense also has an active pre-order running on its new UR9 model, offering buyers a free 55-inch CanvasTV with purchase. The company reports that its customer satisfaction score has soared alongside the 2026 product push.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 10, 2026 – A new wave of “invisible” cooking tech is changing what a kitchen even looks like: instead of a visible induction hob, the heating system sits under a continuous countertop, so your stone surface becomes the stove when cookware touches down. The idea is simple but kind of mind-bending—no burners, no glass panel, no obvious cooking zone, just a slab that heats when it detects the right pot and cools when the pot is removed. The concept is already being sold, installed, and increasingly adopted in newly built or renovated kitchens across Europe and North America, driven by a mix of minimalist design taste and the broader move away from gas.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 17, 2025 – JBL is turning up the energy again with the JBL Boombox 4, a new take on its iconic portable speaker built to shake rooms, fuel parties, and keep people together through big, confident sound. Introduced in Garching, the Boombox 4 leans into what fans already love—bold bass and go-anywhere vibes—while adding smarter audio tech, more battery power, and tougher outdoor protection for real-life use.

A Familiar Idea, Dialed Up for 2025
JBL describes the Boombox 4 as “back” and “more powerful than ever,” aiming for a speaker that fits everything from living-room hangouts to outdoor adventures. The core promise is simple: legendary JBL Pro Sound with clear highs, deep lows, and strong dynamics—whether you’re playing mellow background playlists or trying to get a whole group moving.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 17, 2025 – If your idea of a great party is equal parts music, mood, and movement, JBL’s new PartyBox 720 is built to deliver the whole experience—not just background noise. Announced in Garching, the speaker combines powerful JBL Pro Sound, an animated lightshow, and a more mobile design meant for switching easily between living room, backyard, and wherever your friends decide “the real party” should happen next.

Big, Room-Filling Audio With AI-Sound-Boost
At the heart of the PartyBox 720 is 800 watts of JBL Pro Sound supported by two 9-inch woofers for bass and two 30 mm dome tweeters for crisp highs. The goal is simple: keep the sound punchy and clear even when you turn the volume up and the crowd gets loud.